Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education